Volcano Hazard level: Medium ?

Volcanic eruptions occur when molten rock (magma), gases, and volcanic debris are expelled from a volcano, resulting from pressure buildup beneath the Earth's surface. Eruptions can produce multiple hazards including lava flows, pyroclastic flows, ashfall, lahars (volcanic mudflows), and toxic gases. The hazard severity depends on the volcano's explosivity index, eruption style, proximity, and the specific volcanic phenomena produced.

In the area you have selected (Martinique) volcanic hazard is classified as medium according to the information that is currently available. This means that the selected area is located at less than 50 km from a volcano for which a potentially damaging eruption has been recorded in the past 10,000 years and that future damaging eruptions are possible. Based on this information, risk studies and the impact of volcanic eruption should be considered in all phases of the project, in particular during project design, implementation and maintenance. Further detailed information should be obtained to adequately account for the level of hazard.

For hazard management recommendations, see documentation.